As the seat of prince-bishops it found wealth and power, as the birthplace of Mozart it found fame, and as a festival city it found its purpose and destiny. But can today's Salzburg really be described by anything more than music and majestic baroque architecture? Hubert Nowak, who lived and worked in Salzburg for many years, sets out to find the lesser-known side of the city. Leaving the festival district, he plunges into the atmospheric old quarter and places known only to natives - and often not even to them. Through the stories of those who visited the city over the centuries, he gives the reader a fresh perspective and gives the old city new life. Salzburg: A City of Culture is essential reading for anyone interested in visiting the city.

About the Author
Hubert Nowak has worked as a radio and television journalist. As the head of the Austrian Broadcasting Corporation (ORF) bureau in Salzburg and the editor of the ORF section of 3sat, he has been a keen observer and commentator of the Austrian cultural and political scene. Peter Lewis has had careers in university teaching and publishing and now works as a freelance translator and author. His recent translations include Asfa-Wossen Asserate's King of Kings: The Triumph and Tragedy of Emperor Haile Selassie I of Ethiopia; Johannes Fried's Charlemagne: A Biography; Dierk Walter's Colonial Violence; and Gunnar Decker's Hesse: The Wanderer and His Shadow.

Reviews
"A rich confection of fact and quirky detail, Salzburg is a must for any visitor to this remarkable city." -- John Gimlette, English author of travel literature
"This rather splendid and altogether endearing book cannot help but entice the reader into wanting to investigate the city of Salzburg further...a fascinating and beguiling read." * David Marx Book Reviews *



Book Information
ISBN 9781909961715
Author Hubert Nowak
Format Paperback
Page Count 140
Imprint The Armchair Traveller at the Bookhaus
Publisher Haus Publishing